WE BELIEVE
EVERYONE NEEDS A COACH
We believe that everyone needs a Coach. Whether you are a Pastor, Lay Leader, Missionary, Church Planter, or in a ministry transition—we believe having a Coach is an integral part of
- Developing you as a leader and
- Impacting the community that God has called you to reach.
Coaching helps create clarity, focus, and direction that leads to action.
Coaching is a creative process that inspires individuals to maximize their personal and professional potential.
Choose the path below that best suits your needs.
FIND A COACH
For Self-reflection and self-awareness
Coaching provides ministers with a unique opportunity to deepen their self-reflection and self-awareness in the context of faith and ministry. Through guided introspection, ministers can gain a clearer understanding of their spiritual journey, identify their unique strengths, and recognize areas where they can further develop. This self-awareness not only enriches their personal connection with God but also empowers them to serve their congregation with authenticity and purpose.
Emotional resilience
Ministry often presents ministers with emotional challenges, from supporting grieving families to navigating congregational conflicts. Coaching equips ministers with strategies to enhance their emotional resilience, this helps effectively manage stress, avoid burnout, and maintain emotional well-being. By learning how to balance the emotional demands of the ministry, ministers can continue to provide unwavering support to their congregation while safeguarding their own mental and emotional health.
Improved work-life balance
Striking a balance between their ministry responsibilities and personal life can be a significant challenge for ministers. Through coaching, you can develop practical strategies to maintain a healthy work-life balance. These strategies can include setting boundaries, time management techniques, and ways to prevent overcommitment to ministry obligations. A balanced life allows ministers to serve their congregation with renewed energy and commitment while nurturing their personal relationships and well-being.
Rev. Dr. Brian Tracy
Niche: Leadership coaching
BIOGRAPHY: Brian Tracy planted the church he presently pastors (Evangel Assembly, Wilbraham, MA) in 1996 and have served SNEMN as an executive presbyter since 2001. He has a Doctor of Ministry degree in Leadership and Renewal as well as the PCC (Professional Certified Coach) credential from ICF (International Coach Federation). He is a certified Strengths Champion Coach and High Performance Coach.
Rev. Dr. David H. Peterson
Niche: Pastoral leadership coaching — renewing clarity, confidence, and purpose
BIOGRAPHY: Dave Peterson is a seasoned Life and Leadership Coach and the founder of New Venture Coaching LLC, where he empowers pastoral leaders to rediscover clarity, confidence, and purpose in their calling. A credentialed and ordained minister with the Assemblies of God since 1980, Dave brings over four decades of ministry experience to his coaching. Following his graduation from seminary in 1980, he served in a variety of pastoral roles, including three long-term church appointments and multiple interim leadership positions. Most notably, Dave was the founding pastor of Warwick Assembly of God in New York, where he faithfully led for over 25 years.
Rev. Ashley Reardon
Niche: Personal growth + transformation.
BIOGRAPHY: Ashley Reardon is a Certified Christian Leadership Coach (CCLC) and an ordained minister. She is a passionate coach dedicated to helping people move forward in their relationship with God and walk confidently in the course of His will. Ashley brings deep compassion and spiritual insight to every conversation, creating space for clarity, healing, and growth. Her heart is to see people thrive in God’s presence and fully embrace the unique calling on their lives.
Rev. Paul Allen II
Niche: Leadership coaching, accountability, life coaching, and mindset coaching
BIOGRAPHY: Paul Allen is a Certified Christian Leadership Coach (CCLC) and an ordained minister. His approach includes deep listening with actionable strategies, empowering clients to realize their full potential. His clients describe his sessions as "inspirational" and "transformative".
Rev. Dr. Anne Bates
Niche: Purpose coaching - helping individuals discover their God-given purpose
BIOGRAPHY: Anne is a purpose coach and leadership development specialist. She guides individuals on a journey to discover their God-given purpose and develop actionable plans to live it out. She excels at recognizing untapped potential, enabling clients to achieve their personal and professional objectives. Anne serves diverse groups—from individuals to organizations. Her ministerial background equips her to help clients merge personal values with career aspirations, resulting in integrated, fulfilling lives.
Rev. Molly D. Hurtado
Niche: Christian leadership coaching – Helping you to enhance your impact
BIOGRAPHY: Molly Hurtado is a Certified Christian Leadership Coach (CCLC) and Licensed minister with the Assemblies of God with over 15 years of experience serving in church and nonprofit leadership. Drawing from her extensive ministry background—including roles as Communications Director, Executive Director of a nonprofit and Youth Pastor—Molly specializes in coaching Christian leaders within both church and para-church settings. Her passion lies in helping leaders identify their God-given strengths, set purposeful goals, and enhance their impact in ministry. With a heart for equipping others to lead with clarity and confidence, Molly brings wisdom, empathy, and a Spirit-led approach to every coaching conversation.
Rev. Anders Eliason
Niche: Pastoral leadership and personal discipleship coaching
BIOGRAPHY: Anders draws from his 25 years of pastoral ministry experience to help others thrive in their calling. His coaching focuses on building clarity, purpose, and strategies for all aspects of pastoral leadership and personal discipleship. His passion is seeing individuals renewed in their calling, equipped with practical tools, and confident to shepherd the people God has placed under their care with excellence.
BECOME A COACH
There are a variety of coaching opportunities available to our SNE credentialled ministers. Coaching is a creative process that inspires individuals to maximize their personal and professional potential. We believe that everyone needs a Coach. Whether you’re a pastor, staff pastor, missionary, church planter, or in a ministry transition.